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Z280. Rare 14K Green Gold Pentagon Gruen Pocket Watch!This is a vintage, 12 size (case is about 46 mm across at the widest place) Gruen watch in a very heavy, solid 14K green gold, pentagon case with black enamel inlay on edge of front and back. The case has light wear and no dents, and the bow and crown are tight and original. The back of the case has a vintage, professional engraving of the original owner's initials, GIR or GRI (sometimes the last name initial was in the middle of the three). The movement is chronometer grade, 17 jewels, marked 5 positions and temperature. Movement is in nice condition. This Gruen has one of the most unusual and high grade dials I've ever owned, and I don't know the correct term for it. The dial is hand engraved gold with glass enamel porcelain trim and is excellent. The engraving, with the two women, is classic Art Noveau and perfectly matches the case style and 1922 patent date. This is an exceptional combination of rare and collectible features: solid green gold, pentagon case, chronometer grade movement, and rare dial finish. This is one scarce and high grade timepiece. $1245 |